COMPUTER
SYSTEMS
... buy online & benefit from the best deals available
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both Windows & Mac manufacturers integrating TV, DVD Recording, Hi-Fi
Music & MP3 entertainment features to an already powerful computer
system; Telecottage clients can now have the technology they require for both
Home & Work in a single package saving space & costs.
Personal Computers are an essential part of our working & leisure lifestyle
allowing users to communicate around the
world; shop online; help manage our finances and entertain us. |
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With
so many factors to consider, choosing a new Windows 7 computer suite that is best for you
today and your future needs tomorrow can be a
real challenge.
Consult
The Telecottage
to understand your options and discuss your needs before placing your
order.
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  COMPLETE
INSTALLATION
and DATA TRANSFER SERVICE
Professional installation of your new computer suite with Internet,
email & Data Transfer is essential. Include your new computer within a
wireless network to share resources.
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DELL
COMPUTER & PRINTER WARRANTY EXTENSIONS
extend
your investment's initial warranty online for peace-of-mind. |
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DELL
TECHNICAL SUPPORT & ORDER STATUS
avoid
telephone & email delays, use Dell Online Services. |
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ORIGINAL
SOFTWARE DISCS & LICENSES - all reputable
manufacturers include a full set of Master Discs & Licenses covering all
pre-installed software & drivers for your new computer. Check you have this important option before placing your order! |
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SONY STYLE
With some of the
clearest LCD screens and modern styling available, Sony laptops and
notebooks are worth visiting online before placing any order.
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EXTENDED
WARRANTIES
All manufacturers include a minimum 12 months Repair/ Replacement Warranty, some offer 3
or 5 Years. Therefore any Manufacturer or Shop Extended Warranties are sold as offering "future peace of mind".
Consult The Telecottage
for independent advice!
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PERSONAL
COMPUTER
... what makes a
computer?
A Personal Computer
can be of Tower design with plenty of room for future expansion or Laptop
with little upgrade ability within its compact integrated design. Therefore
choosing the right technology for your current & expected future needs
is vital to avoid expensive future upgrades!
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of time? Let Kelkoo find some of the best deals available for you
currently online. |
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| INTERNAL
COMPONENTS OF A TYPICAL TOWER DESIGN |
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There
are plenty of advantages in building your own custom PC:
> you get to decide what features
you want
> you decide what brand of
components are used
> you create the system
that best suits your individual needs
> ... but you pay more than a personalised system
For an appointment to discuss
your requirements - consult
Telecottage |
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| MOTHERBOARD
- is where all your components sit so it must have a slot
designed for the processor you require.
Most users accept the
onboard Sound & Graphics chips, but worth considering adding more
powerful individual Graphics & functional Sound cards when discussing
your requirements.
Power users may wish to consider RAID & other motherboard
enhancements.
Once 'locked in', you can
not change between manufacturers - so choose wisely & buy the best motherboard
plus processor combination for your
budget |
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 CPU
- CENTRAL PROCESSOR UNIT is the "brains" of the computer.
Rarely needs replacing & upgrades are seldom cost effective. Therefore
worth considering
buying a fast Intel Pentium 4 processor when discussing your new
computer specification with The Telecottage. Mobile processors run at slower
to use
less power, thereby extending 'battery life'. |
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 MEMORY
- adding more RAM is often the most cost effective upgrade to improve your
computer's overall performance. |
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 PATA
& SATA HARD
DRIVES - long term storage space &
used to store programs like games or a word processor plus all your data
files when your computer is switched off. Measured in Gb (gigabytes)
typical sizes start at 40Gb, which can quickly fill up with digital camera
images! |
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Second hard disk drive offers fast unattended scheduled back ups &
synchronising of datafiles through out the working day - contact
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STATE SATA II HARD
DRIVES - offer incredible speed & overall performance
improvements over conventional PATA & SATA Hard Drives.
Utilising no moving parts and Memory Card technology, power
reduction significantly improves on-battery laptop time. |
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 GRAPHICS
CARD - the component which produces the picture for your
monitor. A standard card will easily handle word processing & browsing
the Internet; more powerful versions are best for games; professional
cards record images, connect to multi monitors & display multi
TV Channels. |
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 MULTIMEDIA
PLAYER
(Sight & Sound) - you need:
- Sound Card & Speakers to hear audio
- DVD/CD-ROM drive to install programs, play audio discs
& run games
MULTIMEDIA
PLAYER PLUS STORAGE DEVICES - you need:
- Sound Card & Speakers to hear audio
- Combined DVD/CD Player & Writer optical drive to:
> install programs, play audio & movie discs,
run games
> to create DVD/CD discs as required of datafiles, Audio
Compilations |
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 MODEM
- 56Kbps v92
modem connects you to connect to your chosen
ISP via a standard telephone socket allowing you to browse the
Internet, Send/Receive Email & Fax messages. |
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 BROADBAND offers
modern computer users a fast 'permanently on' Internet connection - no
more time wasted waiting for dial-up!
Sharing your broadband connect between a number of computers can be very
cost effective. A Wireless Router allows multiple Tower
& Laptop users within an open plan office or SoHo layout to wirelessly access
resources. |
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PERIPHERALS
FOR YOUR COMPUTER
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PRINTER
- allow you to put your work onto paper. Laser printers are fast, high quality but
colour is expensive.
For most users, a colour inkjet printer is best with photographic quality
for digital camera images.
For Home & Office volume printing, a colour laser printer
produces printed copy quicker. |
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 SCANNER
- does the reverse of a printer. Captures images from books,
printed sheets or photographs allowing those images to be inserted into
your work. Bundled software includes: Scan, Copy, Graphics Editing
& OCR functions ideally for use with shortcut control panel buttons |
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 USB
MEMORY STICKS - provide a
quick and easy alternative method of backing up your valuable current datafiles,
photographs and projects. |
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Secure Memory Sticks provide extra security via password protection
or finger print recognition for your confidential datafiles. |
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 PERIPHERALS
- your Mouse & Keyboard. Both allow you to give commands to
the computer & are a required part of any computer system. Multimedia
Keyboards offer short cut buttons to a number of features. Optical Mice
have no rolling ball underneath collecting dust, cordless option does away with
wiring! |
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RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES ... for your laptop & more |
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For
all types of alkaline and rechargable batteries, standard to model
specific, 7DayShop offers VAT-free pricing in items less than
£18. |
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BATTERIES,
MAINS & CAR/PLANE CHARGERS
Modern laptop computers are dependent upon the
performance of their internal rechargeable battery. For the frequent
traveller, a 12v Car / Plane Charger compliments the manufacturer's
international mains charger.
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Some laptops are
designed to swap batteries or take a second battery to extend 'on battery'
working time. |
for all your electrical & electronics needs
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'Deep Cycling' a rechargeable battery at least weekly is
important to keep the battery working at its best efficiency. If your
laptop's battery is not retaining its charge, consult
The Telecottage.
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 Sony
make the rechargeable batteries used in many different manufacturers'
laptops & following recent overheating incidents are offering
free replacements - check yours! |
 SONY
VAIO TZ Series |
Battery
Check
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Battery
Exchange
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Battery
Recall
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LENOVO / IBM
Battery
Check
&
Recall
Program
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Battery
Exchange
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Tel: 08 708 531 000
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APPLE
COMPUTERS - always stylish but still
a minority brand |
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Apple Computers still hold presence
with some stylish & useful
products.
Remember to keep your Apple kit up-to-date with the latest
software, patches & fixes. |
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SCREEN
- the screen you look at should always be good quality model.
Upgrading
to a Widescreen LCD?
CASE
- holds all the components of your PC in a Midi/Mini Tower design. If you plan to
add extra drives etc then a Full Tower & power supply for your
motherboard/processor combination capable of supporting all future
power needs should be considered
ADD
ON DEVICES - add on cards & other accessories increase the
abilities of your computer eg a TV card to watch normal TV programs,
listen to the radio & access teletext all via your computer's
screen
